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SIDE BEND TEST

SIDE BEND TEST

Object: To determine the soundness of the weld metal and HAZ in a cross section. This may be preferred to the transverse bend test on thick materials. It is also used on processes or procedures expecting lack of fusion (e.g. thick plate using MIG).

Method: The testing method is the same as that used for transverse bends except the cap and root are not ground flush, to allow testing across the complete weld.

Report Results:
  1. Width and thickness of specimen. 
  2. Angle of bend.
  3. Diameter of former.
  4. Appearance of joint after bending e.g. type and location of flaws.



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